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Business - Financial Times
Japanese voters strip LDP coalition of parliamentary majority
Stunning rebuke to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s party plunges country into political uncertainty1 hour ago -
Business - CNBC
Japan's ruling coalition loses parliamentary majority in snap election
It is the first time since 2009 that the Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority.1 hour ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Chaos and political drama rock Japan's snap election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made a political gamble, and it backfired, leaving a weakened ruling party.2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Japan’s ruling coalition to lose majority in election, national broadcaster says
PM Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party faces losses amid voter anger over funding scandal and cost of living. Japan’s ruling coalition is certain to lose its majority in parliament in ...5 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Japan's ruling bloc loses a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says, creating uncertainty
Japan’s NHK public television says Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday2 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority
The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.2 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Japan's ruling party loses its majority after snap election
The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.2 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.4 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Japan’s new PM in precarious position as country votes in tight election
Shigeru Ishiba may struggle to win majority, undermining his position as Liberal Democratic party leader. Citizens of Japan will be voting in the country’s tightest election in years on Sunday, ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Georgia’s ruling party leads election race, according to election body, but it's unclear who will form next government
Georgia’s ruling party leads election race, according to election body, but it's unclear who will form next governmentYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Japan’s elder election: senior voters set to dominate snap poll
Demographics, surging prices and youth apathy in world’s oldest nation could weaken new PM Shigeru IshibaYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'
"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Governments should crowdsource defence innovation
Bright ideas are not the monopoly of those holding jobs in national security4 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Former Trump chief of staff John Kelly says Trump would govern like dictator if elected again
John Kelly, who served as chief of staff in Donald Trump's White House from 2017 to 2019, told the New York Times that he believes Trump would act like a dictator if elected to the Oval Office ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
The Guardian view on the US presidential election 2024: a Democratic government is the one we need
This election presents a critical choice. Do we embrace a hopeful future or retreat to a reactionary past? We’re backing Kamala Harris. She will unlock democracy’s potential, not give in to its ...4 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears
Even with a record fifth of all election candidates being women, political parties in Japan are struggling to address the country’s gender gap in politics.4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Japan maintains cautious stance on crypto ETFs
Tax and regulatory restrictions continue to loom large even as firms make preparations to launch digital asset products4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Loser of Austrian election to try to form government after parties shun far right
People’s party tasked with coalition talks with Social Democrats after winning Freedom party fails to find partner. Austria’s president has tasked the incumbent chancellor with forming a new ...5 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Worries about deficit spending after election bog down U.S. government debt
With about two weeks left before the Nov. 5 election, Treasury yields extending their climb from September’s lows on Monday — spurred in part by growing concern about the path of the U.S. deficit ...6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Keir Starmer flies into controversy and Japan goes to the polls
Samoa hosts Commonwealth heads of government meeting, IMF reports on global growth and Japan holds snap electionOctober 20 -
Top stories - CBS News
Japan "zombie" train spooks passengers ahead of Halloween
A chartered bullet train filled with thrill-seekers descended into a zombie apocalypse just in time for Halloween.October 19 -
Business - The New York Times
Man Arrested in Japan After Attack on Governing Party Headquarters
An assailant tried to breach security at the office of the new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, the police in Tokyo said.October 19 -
Top stories - BBC News
Meet the Tiktokers buying up Japan’s empty homes
Content creators are going viral for renovating abandoned Japanese homes for low prices - but is all as it seems?October 18 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Koshidaka Holdings And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems In Japan
Japan's stock markets have experienced a notable rise recently, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 2.45% and the broader TOPIX Index up 0.45%, buoyed by yen weakness that has improved profit ...October 18 -
World - The Guardian
Japan general election: what would it take for the ruling LDP party to be ousted?
Corruption scandals, an economic crisis and widespread leader dissatisfaction have dogged the party yet it remains in contention. All eyes are now on whether it will secure a majority. Bruised by ...October 17 -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Power of Government Policies
The U.S. has the capacity to address its biggest problems. Whether it does is a different matter.October 17 -
World - The Guardian
After Marie Kondo: the return of Japan’s joyful clutter
The world has long been in thrall to the idea that Japan is a haven of controlled, ordered minimalism. But the reality is much different – and far messier – than you might expect. This essay first ...October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits
Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Smash-and-grab for Socceroos as they earn precious point in Japan
Australia eke out 1-1 draw to end hosts run of nine wins An own goal at each end decides World Cup qualifier Just 22 days ago, on the day he was announced as the new coach of the Socceroos, Tony ...October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Ishiba’s election gamble: Japan’s PM fights to keep LDP on track
Reduced majority could impair the prime minister’s ability to tackle economic and demographic challengesOctober 15 -
World - ABC News
Campaigning begins for Japan's parliamentary election
Official campaigning has begun for Japan's Oct. 27 parliamentary electionOctober 15 -
World - ABC News
Iceland is headed for a snap election after its governing coalition collapses
Iceland appears headed for a snap election after Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson pulled the plug on the Nordic nation’s fragile governing coalitionOctober 14